Category Archives: Junior School

Another Amazing Alumni Weekend

by Erin Anderson, editor Alumni Weekend, an annual event where SMUS alumni return to campus, ran from May 4-6 and featured all kinds of events and activities. Our students always play a major role in welcoming back our alumni and … Continue reading

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SMUS Expands to Welcome a New Class

by Nancy Richards, Director of the Junior School This week, a very special event took place at the Junior School. We enthusiastically welcomed the kindergarten students who will be joining us next year, the first time the Junior School will … Continue reading

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Stories from the Annual Fund: John Herpers ’64

John Herpers ’64 knows from personal experience that the right school at the right time in a young person’s life can make all the difference in the world. “When I came to University School, I had lots of challenges,” John … Continue reading

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Grade 2 Class Stages Mini-Musical

The Grade 2 class is presenting a mini-musical called A Race to the Finish on Friday. They have worked with Mrs. Duffus and Mrs. Goodman and it has been a wonderful learning journey for the students. by Trinity, Grade 2 … Continue reading

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Compost Education Fertile Ground for Young Minds

by Margaret Lincoln, teacher The Kindergarten children attended a compost education field trip at Beacon Hill Park on Wednesday. This event was put on by the City of Victoria and the Compost Education Centre. The children were invited to participate … Continue reading

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ISA Art Show Highlights Junior and Middle Artwork

by Angelina Agathoklis, art teacher Anyone can attend the annual Independant School Association art show this Saturday and you can see plenty of SMUS pieces on display. The show gives independent schools the opportunity to share their students’ artwork with … Continue reading

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Students Take Charge of Parent-Teacher Interviews

by Nancy Richards, Director of the Junior School During the final two weeks of Term Two each year, the Junior School students turn the traditional parent-teacher interview format up-side down by taking an active leadership role in what is called … Continue reading

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100th Day of School Cause for Celebration

by Kathleen Cook We had an amazing week with the celebration of 100th Day last Wednesday. The students have been bringing in soup cans for our “All Souped Up for 100th Day” and the primary teachers have co-ordinated this wonderful … Continue reading

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Stories from the Annual Fund: Cathy and Charley

by Erin Anderson, editor Visitors to SMUS often comment on how beautiful our campus is. Part of that beauty can be credited to Cathy Beglau, our resident gardener and a supporter of the Annual Fund. “Nature has always been something … Continue reading

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The Brain Series Winds Up

by Erin Anderson, editor Since September, Director of Learning Heather Clayton has hosted a series of talks to share her knowledge of the brain with parents. She hosted her final session for the year this week. Below, she shares key … Continue reading

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